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Aug 9 03, 17:37
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A Limerick is a popular form of short, humorous verse, often nonsensical and frequently ribald. It consists of five lines, rhyming aabba, and the dominant meter is anapestic (a metrical foot composed of two short syllables followed by one long one, as in the word seventeen. 2. A line of verse using this meter; for example, “’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house”), with two feet in the third and fourth lines and three feet in the others. Examples of limerick:
"The limerick packs laughs anatomical into space that is quite economical, But the good ones I’ve seen so seldom are clean and the clean ones so seldom are comical."
"There once was a young man from Kew who found a dead mouse in his stew. Said the waiter, “Don’t shout or wave it about, or the rest will be wanting one too!”
"There was an old man from Peru, who dreamed he was eating his shoe. He woke in a fright in the middle of the night and found it was perfectly true."
The origin of the term is obscure, but a group of poets in Co. Limerick, Ireland, wrote limericks in Irish in the 18th cent. The first collections in English date from c.1820. Among the most famous are those in E. Lear's Book of Nonsense (1846).
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Aug 9 03, 18:42
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Thanks Daniel! :)
Create with ideas you have thought; that writer's block; you will have fought. New rhythm is calling! Though words you'll be mauling, you'll paint what your mind's image caught.
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"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the RingsCollaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. KanterNominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner
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Sep 13 03, 06:08
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I know not to write when I'm tired, it's been far too long, now I'm wired. I've lost it, the beat? I'm spraining... my feet! That great lesson's got me inspired!
*A reply to Daniel on teaching me limerick at another site.
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"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the RingsCollaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. KanterNominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner
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Sep 13 03, 02:53
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There was a postman called Wally Who went to work on a trolley. He'd ring and he'd ding Then letters he'd fling To passing bystanders, by golly.
The tram was double nine one Or post truck nine double none To passengers and tram run Nine double nine one, And for Wally a sackful of fun.
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Sep 15 03, 23:27
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Remember this one, LorII?
Feet-Shuffling
Do cross-overs make you perturbed? Your rhythm was somewhat disturbed. But IF you don’t like it, I’ll just take a hike; it is fine for my tongue to be curbed!
© Daniel J Ricketts 19 Nov 2002
. . . or this one?
Limerick Lesson for LorII
uh ONE-2-3; ONE-2-3; KICK it! uh ONE-2-3; ONE [That’s the TICKet!] then ONE-2-3; ONE and ONE-2-3; ONE then ONE-2-3; ONE [See, you’ll LICK it!]
© Daniel J Ricketts 26 Nov 2002
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Sep 16 03, 04:54
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QUOTE (Just Daniel @ Sep. 16 2003, 00:27) Remember this one, LorII?
Feet-Shuffling
Do cross-overs make you perturbed? Your rhythm was somewhat disturbed. But IF you don’t like it, I’ll just take a hike; it is fine for my tongue to be curbed!
© Daniel J Ricketts 19 Nov 2002
. . . or this one?
Limerick Lesson for LorII
uh ONE-2-3; ONE-2-3; KICK it! uh ONE-2-3; ONE [That’s the TICKet!] then ONE-2-3; ONE and ONE-2-3; ONE then ONE-2-3; ONE [See, you’ll LICK it!]
© Daniel J Ricketts 26 Nov 2002 Tee hee!
Don't remember the first one , but I DO so remember the second! For anyone who doesn't know -
Limerick Lesson for LorII
uh ONE-2-3; ONE-2-3; KICK it! uh ONE-2-3; ONE [That’s the TICKet!] then ONE-2-3; ONE and ONE-2-3; ONE then ONE-2-3; ONE [See, you’ll LICK it!]
© Daniel J Ricketts 26 Nov 2002
The CAPPED words are the STRESSES.....
A very helpful lesson Daniel!
Cheers! ~Cleo :dance:
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"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the RingsCollaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. KanterNominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner
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Oct 11 03, 08:55
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Sillies! :jester:
Sticking my two cents in here to say, the banter's gone beyond.....
We certainly do NOT intend to poke fun of anyone here personally...so everyone - do not take this thread personally!
There....I feel better now....
Limerick anyone?
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"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the RingsCollaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. KanterNominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner
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Oct 16 03, 05:56
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An alien ate me fer dinner, but somehow the act made him thinner. Seems he couldn’t keep down the thought of this clown; though I alienate, I’m the winner!
© Daniel J Ricketts 16 Oct 2003
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Oct 16 03, 06:36
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QUOTE (Just Daniel @ Oct. 16 2003, 06:56) An alien ate me fer dinner, but somehow the act made him thinner. Seems he couldn’t keep down the thought of this clown; though I alienate, I’m the winner!
© Daniel J Ricketts 16 Oct 2003 HAH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
I LOVE this one Daniel! :jester: :jester: :jester:
I'll have to write something! :dunce: :pumpkin: :lovie:
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"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the RingsCollaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. KanterNominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner
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Oct 16 03, 18:01
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QUOTE (Just Daniel @ Oct. 16 2003, 03:56) An alien ate me fer dinner, but somehow the act made him thinner. Seems he couldn’t keep down the thought of this clown; though I alienate, I’m the winner!
© Daniel J Ricketts 16 Oct 2003 Yes, yes, Daniel!
This is a perfect example of a limerick! Of course, your stressed words are correct, but also the subject and humorous attitude of the poem match the parameters of what a limerick is about. We know that some of the more riskee' forms would not be suitable in this public forum, but you've written this one with just enough of something distasteful that it's poifecto!
Thanks so much, Dear Daniel,
Dolly
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Oct 16 03, 18:16
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Time to reflect dear Just.
Dear Daniel this rhyme is distasteful Your usage of words is so wasteful I’m sure you will find That this isn’t refined And it seems that you wrote it in hasteful
A.
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Oct 17 03, 08:34
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Today is a day we are mourning, our RED SOX have lost in a storming ball game of bad luck The curse - it has STUCK! Oh well....we can't say there's a warning!
I know - kinda LAME ending...
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"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the RingsCollaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. KanterNominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner
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Oct 17 03, 10:50
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“I Don’t Give a Ducat!”
The Limerick Cops here may buck it. I'll hand them a lemon, "Go suck it! Already your face is quite a disgrace. You tell me I can't? I'll just duck it!" © Daniel J Ricketts 29 Jan 2003
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Oct 17 03, 12:53
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"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the RingsCollaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. KanterNominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner
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Oct 17 03, 13:26
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QUOTE (Cleo_Serapis @ Oct. 17 2003, 12:53) QUOTE (Atlantis @ Oct. 17 2003, 12:06) I hope you folks don't mind a newbie sticking his nose in here, though some of you know me from a different site under a different name. I just couldn't resist the urge to get Daniel worked up. A Lamerick Atlantis, to you, though vredfreak there. My poetry sucks, not even fair. The meter’s way off. Daniel’s gonna scoff, To tell it truthfully, I don’t care. Just having a little fun with ya, Daniel. Atlantis Hehehehahahahahahha! Hi Dan! So glad you have joined us! WELCOME TO THE MOSAIC! Cheers! We look forward to stirring your MUSE my friend! ~Cleo
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Away from my friends, what a bummer! ??? Miss Cleo was missed all the summer. Can I please, please stay; Atlantis please play? I promise to make all us dumber.
Hey Lori,
Thanks for the invite, though I'm very unfashionably late. It's great to see you doing so well, with some of our other friends running around as well.
My "MUSE" is unamused at my musings. "But to tell it truthfully, I don't care."
Best wishes and good luck with your site,
Dan
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Oct 17 03, 14:36
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It's great that you've joined us Dan You seem like a very nice man To tell the truth, Daniel 's a bit of a spaniel But we all do the best that we can.
Sorry Just. :costume: Anything for a rhyme.
A
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Oct 17 03, 16:32
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QUOTE (AkhenhatenII @ Oct. 17 2003, 14:36) It's great that you've joined us Dan You seem like a very nice man To tell the truth, Daniel 's a bit of a spaniel But we all do the best that we can.
Sorry Just. :costume: Anything for a rhyme.
A Inhibited goofiness weakens the wheels (of the mind) at their squeakin'. I jest for the fun, but never have won, cause Daniel's The Jester's main deacon.
Thanks for the warm welcome, A. I'm glad I could join in. For some reason, I never seem to win these little games with Daniel. But it's still fun to play.
Dan
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Oct 17 03, 17:04
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Hey Dan! :pharoah:
QUOTE Away from my friends, what a bummer! Miss Cleo was missed all the summer. Can I please, please stay; Atlantis please play? I promise to make all us dumber.
Awwwww - thankies! :blush21: :sun:
Of COURSE you can stay! This is a great group of folks here who all want to learn and grow.
Pleae check out the challenges I KNOW you love in "Pandora's Box" forum! :dance: :pumpkin:
Thank you for the well wishes! Everyone keeps saying to 'Just be patient Cleo!'
I think we're on a roll and hope you'll find the Mosaic your new board to post and banter!
Stay tuned for a new look!
Hugs! ~Cleo :pharoah2
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"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the RingsCollaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. KanterNominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner
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